Matthew 27

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 28

1 And early morning occurring, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel together against Jesus, so as to put Him to death.

2 And binding Him, they led Him away and gave Him over to Pontius Pilate the governor.

3 Then Judas, the one giving Him over, seeing that He was condemned, caring afterward, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ is bound and given over , to Pilate. 3 Judas hangs himself. 19 Pilate, admonished by his wife, 24 washes his hands. 29 Christ is crowned with thorns, 34 crucified, 50 dies, and is buried.

Key Greek Words

σταυρόω crucify G4717
παραδίδωμι give over, betray G3860
αἷμα blood G129
βασιλεύς king G935
ἐμπαίζω mock G1702
ἡγεμών governor G2232

Cross-References

People & Context

Jesus

Bound, accused before Pilate, mocked, crucified at Golgotha; cries out and releases His spirit

Pontius Pilate

The governor who questions Jesus, washes his hands, releases Barabbas, and gives Jesus over to be crucified

Judas

The one who gave Jesus over; returns the thirty pieces of silver, then goes and hangs himself

Barabbas

A notable prisoner whom the crowd, persuaded by the priests, asks Pilate to release instead of Jesus

Chief Priests and Elders

Take counsel against Jesus, accuse Him, persuade the crowds, and mock Him on the cross

Simon of Cyrene

A man compelled by the soldiers to bear Jesus' cross on the way to Golgotha

Timeline

Judas Hangs Himself

Filled with remorse, Judas returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and goes out and hangs himself.

Matthew 27:1-10
Trial Before Pilate and Release of Barabbas

Pilate marvels at Jesus' silence but bows to the crowds, washing his hands of the blood of Jesus and releasing the prisoner Barabbas instead.

Matthew 27:11-26
Mocking and Crucifixion

Roman soldiers scourge and mockingly crown Jesus with thorns before crucifying Him at Golgotha alongside two plunderers.

Matthew 27:27-44

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